Jobs You Can't Apply For

Television producer

The television industry is full of jobs you can’t apply for. One of the most notable is that of producer, an occupation for which colleges and universities offered no formal training until recently. For news broadcasts, the most common way of becoming a producer is to work your way up from intern. Keep in mind, however, that internships are very hard to come by in this field, and they almost never pay.

Scripted television works a bit differently, but the result is the same. Producers on sitcoms and dramas usually consist of prominent members of the writing staff. Most start out as freelance writers, scripting individual episodes for the series. After earning a permanent position, they usually move up to either story consultant or story editor before getting the coveted title of television producer.

Foreman

When it comes to craft and trade occupations, employers typically value experience over academic training, so don’t expect any authority until you’ve paid your dues with the company. In the logging sector, for example, foremen are expected to have worked at least a decade in the field, which is why the position is on our list of jobs you can’t apply for fresh out of school.

Similar experience is required in almost every craft and trade sector, including construction, textile and manufacturing. Foremen need extensive knowledge of both their craft and their workers’ day-to-day duties because they have to make quick onsite decisions and even perform certain tasks themselves. Not surprisingly, to ensure this level of expertise, most companies prefer to hire internally.

no job too good

These are just some of the more popular jobs you can’t apply for without significant experience in the field. There are, of course, many more, which is why you should always research a position before making it a part of your professional goals. This is not to say you should let go of your ambitions just because you can’t get your dream job right off the bat. After all, there’s nothing wrong with a little hard work. What this means, however, is that you need to establish a long-term career plan to survive the arduous road ahead.